Alfreton Town 3-1 Barnet

Paul Clayton's brace helped Alfreton move up to third in the Conference Premier with victory over Barnet.

The Reds were ahead at half-time thanks to John McGrath's fine free-kick - his first goal for the club.

Keanu Marsh-Brown drew the visitors level when he slotted home following Curtis Weston's set-up.

But Clayton restored the hosts' lead when he finished John Akinde's cross before adding his second by despatching Danny Meadows' through ball.

The result means Alfreton remain unbeaten at home in the league this season, while Barnet drop to eighth.

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Alfreton manager Nicky Law told BBC Radio Derby:

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Post-match: Alfreton manager Law

"I think they knocked the ball around well and they've got some very good football players.

"We knew that if we tried to get involved in a passing game against them, we might be in trouble.

"So we came out and set about them early doors and we had to be disciplined, keep our shape and be organised and I thought we were.

"I think we took a deserved lead and if we could've come in two or even 3-0 up at half time, but we missed a couple of good chances. On the positive side, at least we were there to miss them, but it could have been slightly easier for them."

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David Stephens by John McGrath. Graham Stack restarts play with the free kick.

87:44

The ball is sent over by Luisma Villa.

86:02

Corner taken by Luisma Villa from the right by-line. Header at goal by Andy Yiadom goes over the bar.

84:39

Unfair challenge on John Akinde by David Stephens results in a free kick. John McGrath restarts play with the free kick.

83:46

Josh Law takes a shot. Graham Stack safely holds on.

83:02

The ball is crossed by Elliot Johnson.

82:19

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on John Akinde by David Stephens. Free kick taken by John McGrath.

81:46

Mauro Vilhete takes the chance to get an effort at goal and missed to the left of the target.

81:09

Corner taken by Luisma Villa from the right by-line. Clearance made by Dan Bradley.

79:29

Foul by Curtis Weston on Josh Law, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by John McGrath. Clearance by Curtis Weston. Corner taken by John McGrath from the right by-line. Andy Yiadom manages to make a clearance.

77:44

Curtis Weston takes a shot.

72:41

Tom Shaw takes the chance to get an effort at goal and missed to the right of the target.

71:06 Substitution

Substitution Josh Law joins the action as a substitute, replacing Danny Meadows.

69:07 Booking

Booking

69:03

Unfair challenge on Ahmed Abdulla by John McGrath results in a free kick. John McGrath receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Srike on goal from Luisma Villa hits the wall from the free kick.

68:34

Ahmed Abdulla fouled by Paul Clayton, the ref awards a free kick. David Stephens restarts play with the free kick.

67:33

Mauro Vilhete takes a shot. Nick Fenton gets a block in.

65:34 Substitution

Substitution Anthony Acheampong leaves the field to be replaced by Marciano Mengerink.

64:55 Substitution

Substitution Luisma Villa on for Luke Gambin.

61:42

John Akinde takes the chance to get an effort at goal and missed to the right of the target.